Student accidentally shoots himself on UA campus

A man accidentally shot himself in the hand at the University of Arkansas campus Friday, according to Lt. Matt Mills with the University of Arkansas Police Department.

The student had a revolver in the lobby of the KUAF building, and shot himself around 12:30 p.m., said Lt. Mills. The gun had been placed in a backpack when police arrived, but it wasn't clear how the shooting happened. Police are talking to witnesses who saw the shooting.

The student has a work study program there, according to Lt. Mills. He was brought to the hospital, and police haven't issued any charges yet.

"I don't see any malicious intent," said Lt. Mills.

Steve Voorhies with University Relations said staff sent out twitter messages to clear up any confusion and to explain details. The tweets read:

"A student worker at KUAF accidentally wounded himself with a handgun around noon today. Police have responded. |#YOUofA"

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